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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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