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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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