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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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