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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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