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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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