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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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