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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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