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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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