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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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