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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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