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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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