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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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