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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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