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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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