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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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