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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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