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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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