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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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