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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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