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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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