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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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