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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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