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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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