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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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