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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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