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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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