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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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