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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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