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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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