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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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