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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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