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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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