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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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