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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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