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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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