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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting 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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