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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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