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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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