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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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