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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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