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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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