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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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