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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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