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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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