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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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