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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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