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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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