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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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