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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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