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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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