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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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