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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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