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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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