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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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