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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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