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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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