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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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