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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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