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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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