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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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