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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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