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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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