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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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