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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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