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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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