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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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