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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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