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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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