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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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