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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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