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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always 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 topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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