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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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