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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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