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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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