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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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