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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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