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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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