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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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