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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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