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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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