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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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