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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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