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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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