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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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