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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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