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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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