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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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