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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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