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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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