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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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