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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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