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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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