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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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