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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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