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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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