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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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