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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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