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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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