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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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