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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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