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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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