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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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