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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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