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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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