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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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