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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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