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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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