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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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