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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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