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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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