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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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