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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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