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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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