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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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