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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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