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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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