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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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