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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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