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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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