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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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