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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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