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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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