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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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