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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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