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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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