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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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