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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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