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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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