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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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