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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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