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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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