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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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