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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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