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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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