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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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