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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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