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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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