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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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