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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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