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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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