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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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