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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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