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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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