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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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