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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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