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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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