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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources