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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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