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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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