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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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