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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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