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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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