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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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