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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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