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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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