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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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