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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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