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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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