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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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