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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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