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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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