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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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