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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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