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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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