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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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