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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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