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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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