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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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