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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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