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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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