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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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