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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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