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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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