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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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