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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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