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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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