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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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