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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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