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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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