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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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