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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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