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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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