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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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