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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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