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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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