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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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