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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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