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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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