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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important 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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