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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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