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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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