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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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