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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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