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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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