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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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