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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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