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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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