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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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