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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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