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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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