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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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