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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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