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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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