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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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