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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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