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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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