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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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