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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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