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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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