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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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