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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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