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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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