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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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