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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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