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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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