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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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