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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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