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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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