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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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