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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. 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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