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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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