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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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