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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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