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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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