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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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