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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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