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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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