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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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