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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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