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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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