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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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