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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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