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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major 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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