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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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