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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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