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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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