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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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