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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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