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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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