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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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