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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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