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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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