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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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