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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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