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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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