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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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