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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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