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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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