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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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