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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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