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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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