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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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