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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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