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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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