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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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