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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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