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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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