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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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