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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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