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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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