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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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