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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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