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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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