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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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