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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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