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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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