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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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