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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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