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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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