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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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