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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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