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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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