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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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