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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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