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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about 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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