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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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