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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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