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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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