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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key 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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