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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the 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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