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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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