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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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