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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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