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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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