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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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