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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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