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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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