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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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