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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major 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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