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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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