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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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