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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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