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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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