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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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