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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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