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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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