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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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