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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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