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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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