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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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