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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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