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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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