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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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