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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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