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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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