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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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