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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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