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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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