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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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