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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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