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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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