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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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