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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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