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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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