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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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