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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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