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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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