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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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