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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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