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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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