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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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