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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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