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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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