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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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