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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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