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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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