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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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