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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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