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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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