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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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