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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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