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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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