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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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