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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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