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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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