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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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