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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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