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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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