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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores 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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