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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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