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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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