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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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