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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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