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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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