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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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