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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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