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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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