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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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