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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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