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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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