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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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