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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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