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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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