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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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