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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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