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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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