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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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