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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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