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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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