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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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