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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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