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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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