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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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