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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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