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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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