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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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