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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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