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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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