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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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