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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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