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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 massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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