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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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