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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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