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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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