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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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