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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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