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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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