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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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