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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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