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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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