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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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