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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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