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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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