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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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