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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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