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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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