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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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