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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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