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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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