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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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