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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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