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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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