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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 blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free 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 topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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