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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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