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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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