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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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