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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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