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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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