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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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