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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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