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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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