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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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