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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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