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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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