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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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