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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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