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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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