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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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