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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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