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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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