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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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