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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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