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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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