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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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