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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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