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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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