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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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