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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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