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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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