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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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