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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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