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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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