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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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