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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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