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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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