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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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