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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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