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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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