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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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