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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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