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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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