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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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