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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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