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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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