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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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