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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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