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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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