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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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