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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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