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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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