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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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