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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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