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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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