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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key 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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