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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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