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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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