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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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