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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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