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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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