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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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