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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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