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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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