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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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