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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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