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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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