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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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