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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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