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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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