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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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