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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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