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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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