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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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