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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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