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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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