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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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