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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 and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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