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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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