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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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