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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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