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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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