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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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