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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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