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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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