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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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