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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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