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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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