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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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