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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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