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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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