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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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