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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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