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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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