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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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