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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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