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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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