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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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