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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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