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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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