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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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