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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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