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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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