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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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