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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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