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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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