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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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