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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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