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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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