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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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