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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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