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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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