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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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