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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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