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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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