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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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