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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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