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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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