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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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