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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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