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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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