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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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