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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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