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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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